Helping Your Dog Feel Safe When You’re Gone: Listener Questions + Roger’s Story
Raising Happy Dogs with Sarah HodgsonShow Notes
In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most common struggles dog parents face: separation anxiety. You sent in thoughtful, heartfelt questions, and I’m answering them all: when to consider medication, why some dogs panic only when one person leaves, whether getting another dog can help, and what kinds of pre-departure exercises truly make a difference. I’ll share practical ways to help your dog feel calm and safe when you walk out the door, as well as how to shift from control to connection when anxiety takes over. Then, at the end of the episode, I sit down with Roger’s mom (the dog from last week’s separation anxiety video) to talk about what it’s really like living with and loving a dog who struggles to be alone. This one’s all about empathy, understanding, and small steps toward peace for both you and your dog. Follow My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisinghappydogs Sign Up for Training With Me: https://www.sarahhodgson.com/
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